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Clarksons Family History

Clarksons Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clarkson, Clarkston, Parsons, Clayson, Clawson, Carlson, Larison

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Where is the Clarksons family from?

You can see how Clarksons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarksons family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Clarksons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Clarksons family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clarksons's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clarksons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Clarksons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarksons census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Clarksons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Clarksons. For the veterans among your Clarksons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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